
Sculpture and Figurines
Bone | Ivory | Horn | Shell
Greece
The Government of the Hellenic Republic
Import Restricted since 2011.
Section I.D.1 of Designated List in force since 2011.
Subject matter includes human and animal figures and groups of figures in the round. These range from approximately 10 cm. to 1 m. in height.
Approximate date: 7th millennium B.C. to 15th century A.D.
Example shown:
Hemicircular Votive Plaque depicting a warrior ship in low relief
Material: Ivory; Period: Second half of the 7th century B.C.; Provenance: Sanctuary of Orthia Artemis, Sparta, Laconia; Place of Production: Peloponnese; Dimensions: height - 10 cm. / length - 20 cm.
National Archaeological Museum of Athens